#DEE377

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DEE377?

RGB(222, 227, 119), HSL(62.8, 65.9%, 67.8%), CMYK(2.2%, 0.0%, 47.6%, 11.0%).

Q: Does #DEE377 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.37:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#DEE377 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 222, 227, 119, in HSL 62.8°, 65.9%, 67.8%, and in CMYK 2.2%, 0.0%, 47.6%, 11.0%. The nearest named color is khaki 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#DEE377

RGB

222, 227, 119

HSL

62.8, 65.9%, 67.8%

HSV

62.8, 47.6%, 89.0%

CMYK

2.2%, 0.0%, 47.6%, 11.0%

OKLCH

0.8897 0.1319 111.2

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: khaki 2

Color Psychology

Pale yellows and creams evoke sunlight, freshness, and intellectual clarity. They are the lightest chromatic colors the eye perceives, creating a sense of spaciousness and openness. Light yellow is often associated with new beginnings and gentle happiness.

Design Usage

Light yellows are excellent for background tints, highlight markers, and information callout boxes. They add warmth to white-dominated layouts without overwhelming the content hierarchy. Use them cautiously for text backgrounds since pale yellow on white creates poor contrast ratios.